
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Design Lead
M2, Now a Part of Gannett Fleming TranSystems
With over a decade of experience as an occupational therapist, Francisco has worked with individuals of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, focusing on a variety of disabilities. His expertise in human-centered design, task analysis, and accessibility gives him a uniquely empathetic and functional perspective when it comes to architecture and design.
He leads the development of the Inclusive Design Guidelines for architecture at Gannett Fleming. He advocates for greater involvement of occupational therapists in the design process, actively engaging with thought leaders in inclusive design and collaborating with academic institutions to advance research on inclusive design, particularly in public spaces.